Jordan underlines importance of relaunching peace process

AMMAN, March 4 (KUNA) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan underlined Sunday need to intensify efforts to re-launch serious negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis according to two-state solution, leading to establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
King Abdullah made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira, during which they discussed efforts to find political solutions to region's crises and fight terrorism within a holistic strategy.
Ferreira emphasized keenness to boost cooperation with Jordan, lauding the Kingdom's pivotal role to achieve security and stability in the region.
Prime Minister Hani Mulqi, during a meeting with Ferreira, discussed possibility of exporting Jordanian phosphate, potash and fertilizers to Brazil.
On Syria, Mulqi said Jordan has reached its maximum capacity due to the Syrian refugee crisis, which contributed to the increase of economic burdens in light of the absence of an adequate support from the international community.
The Brazilian top diplomat voiced his country's appreciation of Jordan's role in providing services to the Syrian refugees.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Ferreira discussed defense and security cooperation.
They underlined importance of concerted efforts to resolve Palestinian-Israeli conflict on basis of a two-state solution.
Safadi and his Brazilian counterpart also stressed importance of continuing to provide support to UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to enable the UN agency to continue providing vital services to Palestinian refugees.
They also discussed developments in Syria and its impact on Jordan, as the Kingdom was currently hosting 1.3 million Syrian refugees.
Both officials agreed on the importance of reaching a political solution to the Syrian crisis in accordance with UN resolution 2254 and through the Geneva process. (end) ab.bs